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I snapped this picture today as he was pulling fabric off of my shelves…right after he had shoved toys down all of our heat vents. At least he keeps himself busy while I’m feeding the baby right?

Besides digging toys out of the heat vents I cut this stack of squares…hopefully it will manifest itself as a finished quilt + pattern someday soon (don’t bet it on it though).

I have to admit that I’m TIRED…and keeping 3 kids fed, clothed, and happy takes 100% of my energy. At the same time having a new baby is also a good reminder of what’s important…so the rest of my house may be a disaster zone and we’ve had cold cereal for more than a few meals…but at least my kids are fed, clothed, and happy (and cute)!

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Yes…what you are doing is PRICELESS!!! You are raising and loving the next generation that we will need and depend on! Enjoy these busy years…they are over with before you know it!!! Trust me…I learned the hard way! I thought everyone was lying to me! LOL Now I'm watching my grandchildren grow like weeds~ ♥♥♥

I say at least once every day (usually muttering to myself like a crazy lady, mind you!) "My house may be messy but my children are loved!" My three babies still keep me hopping (and the baby is approaching 1 year old!).

Oh I love posts like this about real life things. The fabric stack looks yummy too! And boy your kids are cute! My husband and I are thinking of having a 3rd soon and I love to hear how other people handle 3 or more kids and what works for them. Hugs and sleep to you! I always like to look at my two monkeys after they're asleep, it helps me put things in perspective when they're quiet and still!

Beautiful children. This time will pass and you can look back with fond memories. I remember nursing an infant and the other children getting into something, mostly everything while I felt tied to the chair/bed. Before you know it, they will be asking if they can use the car to run to the mall…at least at this point you know where they are (most of the time)

Beautiful pic of your beautiful babies! My mantra is something like: This isn't meant to be a museum – real people live here and occasionally it will look like it. I'd rather play with the kids and have things be un-tidy than have it perfect and have neurotic kids who freak about stepping on the vacuum lines in the carpet!

Hang in there! I was in the same place last year, and there is definitely light at the end of the tunnel. Enjoy every moment, because it seems like each kid's first year goes by so stinkin' fast! btw, those are some precious moments you captured!

Oh! This picture (both of them!) is priceless! Love the big brother holding his baby sister – so sweet! And the little guy checking out your stash – tooo cute! Hang in there mom! I remember those days – they are exhausting and they go wayyyyyy tooo fast! Enjoy! And hope you get some rest!

Having 3 under 3 myself, i am sooo there with you. My house is a mess, my yard is a mess, my car is a mess, my hair is a mess, what is makeup? I live in trackies and have even dared to venture out of the house in them these days. But i too have gorgeous boys that i would not swap for the world. If only i could get a whole night's sleep !!

Just remember when it is nap time, it is also nap time for mom too. SO you are energized and ready to tackle the world after wards. When the dishes get done, they get done. Who cares. Same with the laundry, as long as you have something to wear today. You will eventually find a rhythm and then it will be all ok again.

I feel your pain, we have four little ones and it's a miracle I get anything done! I posted this on my blog back when we had three and I had to share it. I think it will make you laugh and you'll appreciate the comic.

Haha!! I could have written that first part myself! I remember when my 3 year old tweebs would reap havoc while I nursed their baby sister. Their favorite things to do was pour chocolate soy milk and hotwheels down the vents!! I finally started strapping them into their high chairs with snacks and a book while I nursed her.

Such a sweet picture of the littlest one and her brother. So precious. They get big waaay to fast! Enjoy these crazy times, though it is overwhelming. Soon they are big and gone. You will get to sew again and even have a clean house. 🙂 But what stories you have to tell. Toys in the heater vents! Maybe he wanted to rearrange your fabric to his own organization scheme. 🙂 Keep smiling and laughing. K-

You are so right! You have beautiful children, you are home with, raising them, feeding, nuturing them, loving them! I'm amazed that you can blog about it! I remember raising mine (they are now adults, hard to believe but we all made it :D) and I didn't even blog about it) And that probably is a good thing. I love your blog, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing and keep up the amazing job! What a blessing our families are!

yup, I can totally relate. My baby is 4 wks old today, and my other two girls are now sick…one with a cold, the other with vomiting/diarrhea. lets just say we're tired parents! I did manage to get a mini quilt top near done during nap time yesterday and it felt soooo good to do something fun for me =)

I remember when my 3rd was a newborn (I'm about to have my 4th any day now, so I need to remind myself of these things, too), and the Health Nurse came for her one week check in visit. I told her, "My house is a mess, the floors are all sticky, and aside from supper – which has been brought by other people – we have been subsisting on peanut butter and jam sandwiches and cold cereal". And she said, "That's just the way it should be right now. Keep sitting and nursing and loving that baby. That's what's important."

Why exactly are those shelves full of fabric sooo enticing? Mine are always knocked onto the floor, too, or else they are full of lego. And apparently the best substance for lego mini-figures to use to repel off of those fabric cliffs is the thread in my thread drawer . . .

I feel you! My baby is almost 8 months old, and now I'm homeschooling the 8 and 5 year old, and I'm living between 2 houses in 2 states! I'm ready to tear my hair out. Good thing a little sewing therapy goes a long way.

SUCH cute kids. I love it when you catch them loving their siblings. It makes your heart sing! I am amazed that you get any sewing done at all! I had my 4th a little over a year ago and have completed so little since them. Like you said the kids take ALL your energy! Glad to see you have your priorities straight. Like has been already said you won't ever regret it! Keep up the good work and hang in there!

Lovin' your blog. I have three kids 8,6,4.I have been there done that. Cherish the moments and don't sweat the little things. Even though they might bug you. They sure did me. But, sleep and cuddling is so much more fun :).

Oh so sweet! Congratulations on your new baby. My mom sent me this link. I think it reminds her of our life right now. I am living with my Mom (a professional quilter) right now while my husband and I (plus our three kids and dog) are selling our house in one state and moving to another. My son is 2 years old and gets into everything….especially while I am feeding my 5 month old daughter. His favorite thing to do is get some fabric remnants and run around the house with them fluttering in the breeze like a cape. 😉

That kissing picture is priceless… and so is a mother's job.I try to measure my accomplishments in hugs and cleanliness, and disregard the messes and clutter. The fact that you have a (great) blog you're keeping up on top of taking care of your kids and hobbies… you are the WOMAN!

I hear you! I have three kids too, and they are a handful. Great kids, dont get me wrong. Adding the third child adds a whole new dimension to our world. And your kids are beautiful! Love the colors of that fabric.

So one of the links at the bottom of this post was "kids for sale." I clicked on it and you were writing about the baby crying–who must now be the middle child, right? And again, "Good thing they're cute." I so agree! And they are absolutely adorable!

I know exactly how you feel and I only have ONE kid…last night I'm trying to sew a baby shower gift and my sewing area is in our master bedroom (which is really huge so there is plenty of space to play) and my son absolutely needs to be directly under my feet. The last pic of your oldest holding his baby sister and giving her a kiss…that is an abosolutely precious picture. When she gets older and wants to hang out with him and his friends, just show him this picture…

Look at that sweet picture! Doesn't it help you get through the rough days? Having your third really throws you over the edge into CRAZY. But, as always, this too shall pass. Let go of those unimportant things and enjoy those little people. So sweet!

I just have to share with you 🙂 I put a photo on my blog today and I was actually think of blogs like yours when I wrote that I wondered how all these talented women find time to sew while they have kids around. I had to get some sewing done and so I let my youngest (19 months) play with facepaint at my feet while I finished off some Easter Bunnies. Even when they're being cheeky, they're gorgeous 🙂 The photo is here, much messier than your little one amusing himself 🙂 http://prettybobbins.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-sewing-or-how-easter-bunny-took.html I hope you don't mind me putting the link in, I just had to share 🙂 I was very nervous having facepaint so close to my fabrics, but I HAD to sew LOL

I want to make quilt patterns and I was wondering if you knew of a "tutorial" on how to make it ? I have EQ7 so I guess it will help me but I have no clue on how to make this.. I don't know if you can help..

how wonderfully priceless. you are doing the most important job anyone could do, being there, quiding and molding these beautiful God given gifts. keep up the good work. it does pay off. i found that keeping God, laughter as well as rules in the house was the key to our sucess

I have been watching my young grandchildren ages 3 & 7. At 63 I find it is hard work but I love it. The comments above say it very well. These years are priceless and they pass so quickly. Someone once told me that children will not remember the house clean but how much love.

you can always clean house and cook, but a day spent like that, is missing something precious you can never get back. enjoy the babies while you can, they really do grow up, and out the door. faster than you can imagine. my oldest grandchild turned 13 and i still feel 21 in my brain. not so much the body tho. sara

Keep it up. Hard but the right job! At least you're fishing things out of the vents. I am fishing things out of the toilet – from a currently potty training kid who has to have access to the potty. Neat! And I have a friend who had to fish poop out of a vent! So be thankful it's just toys. 🙂

I have a smile that goes all the way through to my heart. Being on "the other side" with both my children in college- your post made me laugh! I loved reading the encouragement from the other young mothers and the grandmothers. I do give you all credit in how you have babies but are keeping the creative side in your life also. I loved what RaeLyn said about expectations. Enjoy the little moments in each day…laugh much!

Mine are 9,8,5 yrs old…I promise they get easier and your energy will return! The house still gets messy but it's fun 😉When your baby girl starts walking and your 2 hands are more free, (you still have to chase) but I felt it was much easier being outnumbered when I didn't have to carry a baby!My mei tei carrier saved me lots of sanity w my 3rd, I made it and she loved it! Hang in there!! Love your blog 🙂

Some day he may make some not so nice comment about his baby sister… and if you have too… you may need to pull out this picture and tell him; there was a time… when you loved her very much! And that may help! Always nice to having loving ammunition! So sweet…

Thank you for sharing the humor behind being a mom of young kids. It makes me want to see that (the humor) more often and enjoy the cute stage my kids are in even if I'm having sleep and crafting deprivation… : )

Your little guy in the stash is demonstrating a skill that's pretty neat for his age. He's learned that he can pull an item out of stack more easily if he uses his left hand to hold the stack in place above his right hand. That's a smart little guy!

I'm impressed that you've gotten anything fabric-related done at all! It's been two weeks since my little one arrived, and the only thing I've done in my sewing room is make the bed for a guest. So, pat yourself on the back, realize that cereal is a balanced meal (as long as it's served with milk), and try to take a nap!

Hang in there! I hear you. And seriously, what is with those kids throwing stuff down the vents!? My son dropped a tennis ball one time and I could hear it rolling down throughout the house! Someday when my kids are a bit older, I'm going to get my vents cleaned out and I will probably find enough toys for a yard sale!

I'm just nervous one of them will throw something dangerous, like a bottle of milk, down the vent and then the house will stink!